I have finally realized that if I try to do the bodywork on my car it'll take at least 15 years.

Is there anyone who can recommend a good body shop or bodyman who might be willing to prep my car?

I have a really good painter who will shoot the car for free but, it takes an act of congress to get him over here to spend some quality time when it comes to doing the prep work.

Anyone?

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Thanks...

They don't call it body WORK for nothing... Don't feel bad. Your not the first guy to have a moment of clarity.

Painters don't like to do body work......that's why they paint

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Call Brandon at Altissimo Restoration in Napa. 707-253-7246

he might be willing to help you.


KT

too bad you are not close to TJ. then you can get it prepped there and sprayed with your local guy.

A smart fellow would have one man responsible for the job being done right. Do not take this wrong, there are some good honest body men but they are all working for someone for top dollar. If your committed to this plan a word of advice, Get yourself some lubricant your going to need it. Spend the money and go to a reputable business that will stand behind the job, you will be happy you did it in the end.

Paul

Here we go. My car is going to another 914 fan to get her skin ready for a nice coat of DuPont Stone Grey Metallic paint. I'll post pics as they come in from Steve and my neighbor (the DuPont guy).

I appreciate the advice. I think this puppy is gonna rock the 914 world as far as paint goes. I trust Steve and I have seen the miracles that my neighbor (the DuPont guy) can work on the cars he paints...

Thanks! I aspire to meet your expectations.

Hit the road today to deliver the car to Steve.

Here's a pic of a collectible P car at the James Dean memorial (cept this ones not all wadded up).

Here's Steves track beast...

Been awhile so I thought I would update with some pics of the progress.

I want a stud welder in the worst way. But I m past the point now where it would be uber helpful.

If I do this again, I am going to get a stud welder...

Zach

I'm stupid...

What's a stud welder???

those studs on your door you use to pull the panel out...

intead of drilling holes and using a slide hammer...

You still use a slide hammer.. You just dont use screws to attach it..

When your done with the slide hammer you grind off the studs, really nice tool (expensive too..)

right... but you don't drill holes and HF had stud welders for 100 bucks

brt

yay!

for heavens's sake. go buy some canvas skins for the wheels. nice progress allan.

k

It's just dust.
When I primer, I mask off the whole wheel well to prevent overspray on the suspension, engine, tranny, etc.
The canvas covers only cover the wheel, not all of the other stuff, and I had to remove the paper to access the wheel well lip for repair.

ploop

lottt

Getting close to primer.

huplle

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Aaron & Ron

Yippee, primer!!!

looking good....is it going to be the same color it was prior to all the body work?

Yep, Porsche Stone Grey Metallic...

sure looks like its comin along... good job!

nice dude!!!

Looking good guys!

Sheee's home!!!

See Ma, no dents...

Nice!

Allan,

Your car is looking really good. Can't wait to see it all done!

Maybe at the June PCA-CCCR/GGR Buttonwillow track event????

Greg

very nice!

whats the damage $$$?

I'm hoping to keep it under $2k...

Greg,

I'd love to see you and yer track beast again in the near future. I have been checking in with both the POC and PCA.

Looks like the PCA may better fit for my schedule. It seems to offer alot for the newbie...











Like Aaron!!!

Just an update. My paint guy came over and we were able to knock out quite a bit today. Got the rocker panels and the top of the targa bar all straightened out, and fixed some cracks in the brand new fiberglass /6 rear valance.

Tomorrow we are going to push (gas tank is out) the car over into his garage and he is going to hit everything with primer.

Hopefully, the car might actually have new paint next weekend....

Got all the little bits and pieces finished today. Rockers came out really nice.

It looks like the target day for paint is this Friday with the final block being done on Thursday evening.